People around the world face violence and inequality—and sometimes torture, even execution—because of who they love, how they look, or who they are. Sexual orientation and gender identity are ...

Saudi Flag Day celebration with national flag flying atop Jeddah's 172-meter flagpole. Image: SPA Saudi Arabia celebrated Flag Day across the Kingdom on Tuesday, with the highlight being the country’s ...

“Newsom’s reputation was built on his decision as San Francisco mayor to give marriage licenses to same-sex couples, and he was one of the most prominent Democrats to take early pro-LGBT ...

Progressive Washington state lawmakers have introduced a bill that could remove George Washington from the state flag. House Bill 1938 aims to create a committee that will design a new state flag ...

UNC Police responded when a fight was reported at the ROTC flagpole between a bystander and a group of demonstrators who tried to remove the U.S. flag, it says. The search warrant says community ...

On Feb. 23, 1945, six Marines teamed up for what would become one of the most iconic photos in American history. Marines fighting on Iwo Jima scaled Mount Suribachi and worked together to push up ...

While Canadians are not generally known for flag waving, President Trump’s threats have led to a surge in flag sales and buffed up the national symbol’s image. By Ian Austen Reporting from ...

February is one of the busiest times of the year at Yosemite National Park thanks to “firefall,” a natural phenomenon that causes a glowing ribbon of water to look like molten lava cascading ...

HAMPTON, Ga. – Ryan Blaney won his first pole position of the season — 11th of his career — Saturday morning at Atlanta Motor Speedway, with his two Team Penske teammates, Austin Cindric and ...

Kate Nalepinski is a Newsweek journalist based in New York City. Kate joined Newsweek in May 2024. She is a graduate of Ithaca College. Flying the American flag upside down is a symbol that has ...